Alabama corrections officials have transferred 257 inmates due to Isaac

MOBILE, Alabama -- The Alabama Department of Corrections has transferred 257 inmates from the Mobile Community Based Facility due to Tropical Storm Isaac, officials announced today in a news release.

The inmates were taken to Easterling Correctional Facility in Barbour County and Bullock Correctional Facility in Bullock County. Easterling received 128 inmates, with the remaining 129 housed at Bullock, officials said.

All transferred inmates will remain at Easterling and Bullock until the severe weather passes.

"We implemented our emergency procedures last week and out of an abundance of caution, we decided to evacuate all inmates from the Mobile Community Based Facility at the most opportune time," Corrections Commissioner Kim Thomas said in a statement.